Sausage Breakfast Casserole
"Start your day on a delicious note with Sausage Breakfast Casserole, a comforting and flavorful breakfast experience."
Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese sauce
- 3 cups cubed bread 5 slices of bread cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup Mexican cheese shredded Fiesta blend
- 6 eggs
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups whole milk
Instructions
- Cook Sausage: Fry the sausage in a skillet until it's browned. Stir in the cheddar cheese sauce and set the mixture aside.
- Prepare Bread Base: Spread the bread cubes evenly in a 10x6 baking dish. Top the bread with the browned sausage and shredded Mexican cheese.
- Whisk Egg Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, mustard, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined. Pour in the milk and continue whisking until well incorporated.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the prepared egg mixture over the assembled casserole, ensuring even coverage. If desired, you can cover the dish and refrigerate it overnight at this stage.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Bake the casserole for 1 hour. Then, uncover it and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until the casserole has puffed up and is no longer wet in the center.
- Serve: Once baked, take the casserole out of the oven, let it cool slightly, and serve. Enjoy your delicious sausage and cheese breakfast casserole!
Notes
Sausage Variety: Experiment with different sausage varieties such as spicy, mild, or maple-flavored for a personalized touch.
Bread Choice: Use day-old bread or a hearty bread like French bread for the best texture in the casserole.
Cheese Options: Choose your favorite cheese or a blend of cheeses to enhance the cheesy goodness of the casserole.
Bread Choice: Use day-old bread or a hearty bread like French bread for the best texture in the casserole.
Cheese Options: Choose your favorite cheese or a blend of cheeses to enhance the cheesy goodness of the casserole.